September 05 / 18.10 Newbury

18.10

Good To Firm

BetVictor EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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BetVictor EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.10
  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a mare who failed to win in four starts but is from a good family; the betting should guide to expectations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Persian Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

6f win on 2yo debut; showed her effectiveness fresh when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D in May but no progress in next two runs; an 87-day break looks a good move but Aramram looks a likelier type for the yard.

10/1

6

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Persian Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

The winner of two of her four starts, recording her peak RPR when winning a fillies' handicap over C&D last month; another solid effort in a good Haydock handicap 18 days ago; could yet have further progress in her.

5/1

3

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Haydock

Persian Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won on debut at Newbury (6f, soft) last September before lesser run at Salisbury (6f, heavy); made it 2-3 when making all in Kempton handicap (6f, AW) this month; had just a neck to spare last time but is only 2lb higher here and there's every chance she'll continue to progress.

11/2

OUR TIP

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; promising second on 6f course debut (good to firm) and built on that when filling the same position at Newmarket (6f, good) 19 days ago; the third gave the Newmarket form a boost when scoring at Lingfield on Saturday; looks a winner in waiting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Boxtel

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

7/1

2nd

3

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newbury

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

5/4

2nd

2

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; 10-1 when promising second on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and the convincing winner has since run well in a Group 2; open to improvement and one to consider.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 260,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of a Group-placed 7f winner (RPR 99); interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Fondo Blanco

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Steadily progressive and has a largely solid record; won well in his last handicap attempt, then ran well in Listed grade; gelded since; has C&D form and looks an interesting contender on seasonal debut, with further improvement a possibility; market support should be heeded.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Fondo Blanco

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required.

8/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Fondo Blanco

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required.

8/1

Form: 22

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumped into very useful sorts when runner-up twice over 5f on good ground in May, latterly to Sunday's Longchamp Group 3 winner Aesterius at Bath; shapes as if 6f will suit back from a break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole visit here yielded a win over this trip (good) in May but he hasn't figured in two subsequent starts, including when always behind at Windsor 11 days ago; hopes rest on a return to this course firing him back up.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Bolo Neighs

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Talented 2yo; soundly beaten on turf reappearance in 2025 and was kept to the AW for the rest of the year; probably helped by racing near the stand rail when making a winning return at Ascot (6f, good) in May, but still made a good impression and an early stumble counted against him at Chester since; should still have some improvement in him; thereabouts.

9/1

8th

1

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Bolo Neighs

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Wide-margin winner of a valuable sales race at the Curragh as a 2yo and it was a first win since when taking good-ground Ascot handicap (6f) on his return to turf last month; no problem if this ground is softer and sound claims up 4lb.

2/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns brother to Group-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner Mystery Smiles (RPR 105) and half-brother to 5f/6f winner Dream Ally; dam 6f 2yo Listed winner (112); makes some paper appeal for an in-form stable but he has a high standard to aim at on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield

Lazzar

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

His four wins have all come over 6f on the AW and he's 0-10 on turf; having a rare start over 5f tonight and will need to improve on recent efforts.

8/1

4th

3

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Lazzar

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins have been over 6f on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in March; below his best on turf in recent starts but did have an excuse (saddle slipped) at Bath four days ago; best watched.

14/1

9th

1

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Lazzar

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

All four wins have been on AW over 6f; below form back on turf on his last two starts and blinkers worn for the first time, at Chepstow 15 days ago, are persevered with; best to wait until he returns to AW.

25/1

6th
7 (7)
Juba

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 when well held on 5.7f Bath debut in May; off since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Juba

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Brian Meehan

No progress for the switch to handicaps last month, albeit both were over 7f; edging down the weights but enough to prove back sprinting.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Juba

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Brian Meehan

No progress for the switch to handicaps last month, albeit both were over 7f; edging down the weights but enough to prove back sprinting.

12/1

9th

3

(12)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Leicester

Juba

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Best effort when 3l sixth of nine on soft ground at Newbury (6f) in September; didn't beat a rival on handicap debut at Southwell (7f) 18 days ago, albeit racing freely out wide; switched back to turf with blinkers applied.

20/1

50/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, slowly away and always behind on her recent Southwell debut; needs to have come on a lot in a short time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jack Jones

Has had excuses with one thing and another since an easy comeback win over 6f here off 1lb lower in the spring, latterly when getting buzzed up after being hampered early; longer trip not assured on pedigree (dam produced only sprinters) but she's capable of going well if seeing it out.

8/1

12th

1

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jack Jones

Her form on Tapeta features autumn/spring wins and a resurgent effort, making late headway from difficult position, last time; possibilities off current mark on Polytrack debut.

8/1

5th

1

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Jones

Ended 2024 with a C&D win and she made a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton in April; her form has dipped markedly on her last two starts though and she needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A likely type on breeding, being a half-brother to connections' 5.5f/6f winner Pink Crystal (including Listed; RPR 107) and out of a 6f and 7f (Listed) 2yo winner (100); it'll be very interesting to see what the betting makes of him.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Power Fizz

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Progressive at 7f in 2025 and he returned from ten months off to run out an easy winner of a Class 3 handicap over C&D (2-2 at Newcastle) in March; up 7lb but foolish to think he's not up to the task; stable won this in 2024.

3/1

1st

1

(14)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Power Fizz

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a 7f course maiden last January and went on to show useful form in turf handicaps over that trip in the spring; not seen for ten months (gelded) but should have more to offer as a lightly raced sort from a top stable; his strong-travelling, front-running style over 7f suggests he should have the speed for 6f (previous attempt came when green on debut); very interesting contender.

7/2

4th

6

(16)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Power Fizz

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Developing into a useful 7f colt; justified favouritism at Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking his record when making the running to 3-3; went very close over C&D the time before; not sure to get his own way in this big field but otherwise an improving sort who warrants respect.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 6f (AW 2yo) and 7f (German Listed) winner Havana Ball (RPR 93); dam 5f winning half-sister to Morache Music (smart 6f/7f winner) and Vintage Clarets (useful 5f winner); bred to have a future but first-time-out 2yo winners from the stable are rare.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

In The City

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Six-race maiden who dropped out as though something was amiss on recent seasonal debut; consistent in maiden/novice races last year, though, and can pose a potent threat off this mark if back on song for handicap debut.

5/1

4th

1

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:20 Bath

In The City

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Beaten five times but competitive in all four races for this yard and this looks his trip; solid chance for all that he has to concede weight to younger opposition.

100/30

Non-runners

Antelope, Gesundheit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.40
Straight Forecast £41.67
Trifecta £219.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Boxtel

Telegraph:

Bolo Neighs

The Times:

Power Fizz

D Express:

Persian Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Boxtel

TOPSPEED:

Boxtel

POSTDATA:

Boxtel

NEWMARKET:

Boxtel

Daily Mail:

Boxtel

Daily Mirror:

Boxtel

The Sun:

Boxtel

Daily Record:

Boxtel

The Guardian:

Bolo Neighs

The Star:

Bolo Neighs